All articles tagged with #fan protest
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank faces mounting pressure as fans boo a stoppage-time 2-1 loss to West Ham, with pre-match protests and troubling home form growing calls for change; despite club backing, a fixture-heavy run in the Champions League and Premier League puts his tenure in serious doubt.
The New York Giants suffered their eighth consecutive loss, falling 14-11 to the New Orleans Saints after a blocked field goal in the final seconds. Frustrated fans flew a plane over MetLife Stadium with a banner urging team president John Mara to address the team's poor performance, reminiscent of past protests. The Giants, now 2-11, have missed the playoffs in 11 of the last 13 seasons, and their struggles continue to frustrate the fan base.
Oakland Athletics fans boycotted the team's Opening Day game by gathering in the parking lot of the Oakland Coliseum to protest owner John Fisher's strip-mining of the team and plans to move it out of the Bay Area. The team's poor performance and potential relocation to Las Vegas have fueled fan frustration, leading to a significant drop in attendance and a sense of betrayal among the community. Despite MLB's approval for the move, local leadership and fans are advocating for the A's to stay in the Bay Area.
Aespa's Karina apologized to fans for her recent dating scandal with actor Lee Jae Wook, expressing her understanding of their disappointment and vowing to work harder. However, some fans have reacted negatively, with one selling $13,000 worth of Karina merch and protest trucks appearing outside SM Entertainment's building. The situation highlights the absurdity of fan reactions to idols' dating lives and the ongoing challenges in the K-pop industry.
Britney Spears fans have taken to streaming her song "Selfish" in response to Justin Timberlake's comeback, following the release of Britney's book where she revealed details about their past relationship. The song quickly entered the top 40 in the US iTunes chart, reaching No. 4, while Justin's "Selfish" claimed the top spot. Despite the fan protest, Britney recently stated that she has no plans to return to the music industry, preferring to write music for others as a ghostwriter.
Detroit Pistons fans chanted "Sell the team!" during the team's 25th consecutive loss, expressing their frustration with owner Tom Gores. Gores, who bought the team in 2011, has overseen years of struggle and the team's failure to win a playoff game. The Pistons' loss to the Utah Jazz was particularly painful as the Jazz were missing several key players. The team's disappointing season follows a franchise-worst record last year, with star player Cade Cunningham sidelined for much of the season.
Long-time Oakland Athletics fan Stu Clary is urging fans to pack the stadium for a weekday night game as a counter protest against the team's owner, John Fisher, who has been blamed for delivering a miserable product. The Athletics have the lowest attendance in baseball so far in 2023, and Fisher has signed a binding agreement to build a new ballpark in Las Vegas. Clary hopes the counter protest will show that fans are still passionate and will invest in the team if the owner does the same.